Roger Goodell addresses 'unacceptable' lack of diversity in NFL head coaching ranks after Brian Flores sues

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Roger Goodell addressed diversity in the NFL’s coaching ranks in a memo to teams Saturday, days after the league said claims made in Brian Flores' class-action racial discrimination lawsuit were "without merit."

The NFL commissioner underscored the league’s commitment to diversity but said the lack of racial equity in the coaching ranks was "unacceptable." As of the weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mike Tomlin was the lone Black head coach in the league. 

Ron Rivera of the Washington Commanders and Robert Saleh of the New York Jets are the other minority head coaches in the league. Rivera’s parents were Puerto Rican and Mexican and Saleh is of Lebanese descent and a practicing Muslim.

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"Racism and any form of discrimination is contrary to the NFL’s values," the Goodell memo states. "We have made significant efforts to promote diversity and adopted numerous policies and programs, which have produced positive changes in many areas, however we must acknowledge that — particularly with respect to head coaches — the results have been unacceptable."

"We will reevaluate and examine all policies, guidelines and initiatives relating to diversity, equity and inclusion, including as they relate to gender. We are retaining outside experts to assist in this review and will also solicit input from current and former players and coaches, advocates and other authorities in this area. Our goal is simple: make our efforts and those of the clubs more effective so that real and tangible results will be achieved.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks with Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross before a game between